The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported that the number of children killed by Israel, in the West Bank, including Jerusalem, during the year 2023 is "unprecedented."
The organization said in a statement published on its official website: “This year was the bloodiest year ever for children in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, as conflict-related violence reached unprecedented levels.”
“The UN body revealed that 83 children have been killed in the past 12 weeks – more than double the number of children killed in all of 2022, amid increased military and law enforcement operations,” she added.
The UNICEF noted that more than 576 children were injured, and others were reportedly arrested. Furthermore, the West Bank was severely affected by restrictions on movement and access.”
The UNICEF continued to say that “while the world watches in horror the situation in the Gaza Strip, children in the West Bank are suffering from a nightmare of their own. It is unfortunate to live with an almost constant feeling of fear, and sadness is very common for children.”
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